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NV03 HZK

2003 Rover 75

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

211,673 mi
Last recorded211,673 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Rover 7568,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV03 HZK
MakeRover
Model75
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 211,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 211,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 204,178 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 198,496 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 198,365 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 184,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 184,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 172,503 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 158,526 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 158,516 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,902 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 142,868 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 128,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 115,758 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 103,493 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,935 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 91,935 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 78,596 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 78,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,780 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 47,518 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,683 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,683 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,791 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 75?

Based on 1,365,354 MOT tests across 103,127 vehicles.

70.7%
Pass Rate
5,824
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
103,127
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 82,341
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,582
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,066
Registration plate lamp not working 33,396
Direction indicator incorrect colour 27,329
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NV03 HZK is a 2003 Rover 75 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Rover 75 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 68,100 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 75 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 82,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NV03 HZK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 75 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Rover 75 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NV03 HZK is a 2003 Rover 75, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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